Spectro vs Tinyglim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spectro
This app helps you reduce video file sizes while maintaining high quality. It offers smart optimization, hardware acceleration, and advanced encoding for efficient compression. Easily manage, compare, and organize your videos with advanced playback and privacy features.
- Smart Bitrate Optimization
- Hardware Acceleration
- Advanced Encoding Algorithms
- Intuitive Video Management
- Advanced Playback Features
- Task Queue for Batch Compression
- Privacy Protection with Face ID/Touch ID
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Spectro is the ultimate video compression tool designed to help you maximize storage space without sacrificing quality. Key features include: • Smart Bitrate Optimization – Analyzes video content to determine the optimal bitrate, significantly reducing file sizes. • Hardware Acceleration – Utilizes Apple’s media engine for fast compression, support Average Bitrate mode and Constant Quality mode. • Advanced Encoding Algorithms – Preserves critical details while efficiently compressing less essential areas. • Intuitive Video Management – Easily browse, organize, and sort videos with comprehensive file details. • Advanced Playback Features – Supports Picture-in-Picture, autoplay, zoom control, lock screen playback, Apple Watch support, Kiosk read-only mode, and keyboard shortcuts. • Metadata and Resource Viewer – Inspect all metadata and sub-resources of a video, play each resource individually, including hidden originals. • Task Queue – Batch compress multiple videos, perfect for overnight processing. • Multi-Device Support – Monitor compression progress across all Apple devices, view progress from your iPhone, and remotely manage tasks. • Quality Comparison – Compare compressed videos with originals to check visual and audio quality, and easily manage or delete original files. • Privacy First – Built-in privacy protection with Face ID/Touch ID support for photo library access. Whether you're a professional video creator or an everyday user, Spectro provides an efficient, reliable solution for video compression and management. Download now and start saving storage space! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Tinyglim
Explore minimalist photography on an elegant platform focused on visual storytelling. Organize your work with albums and enjoy high-definition images without ads or tracking.
- Masonry Feed
- Album Management
- High-Definition Quality
- Privacy Focused
- No Ads
- No Tracking
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Discover the art of minimalist photography with Tinyglim. A clean, elegant platform designed for photo enthusiasts who appreciate high-quality visual storytelling. Key Features: - Masonry Feed: A seamless, artistic browsing experience. - Album Management: Organize your inspiration with ease. - High-Definition Quality: Experience photos in their truest resolution. - Privacy First: No ads, no tracking, just pure art. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tinyglim at every 5 days against Spectro's monthly. Spectro's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Spectro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tinyglim sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Spectro against 5.0 for Tinyglim. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Spectro ships an update monthly, Tinyglim every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spectro | Tinyglim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mengke WANG | 文吉 李 |
Customer experience
Spectro
Tinyglim
In-app purchases
Spectro
- Monthly Plan3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$19.99
Tinyglim
- Tinyglim Pro$19.99









